We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Philip Terry a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Philip, appreciate you joining us today. Can you talk to us about a project that’s meant a lot to you?

Web3 is changing my line of work significantly so I recently dove down the rabbit hole that is AI and Blockchain technology. Taking my work onchain will allow my artists and I to take control of our music, establish ownership, and earn fair compensation for work. As AI becomes more prevalent in music creation, blockchain’s transparent and automated features can help protect artists’ rights, ensure fair royalties, and maintain the integrity of the music industry in the face of technological disruption. While I love AI and believe it can be used to make individuals in every industry better, artists, journalists, politicians, governments, every individual also needs to have the ability to own their creation or check where information is coming from.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

I am an entertainment entrepreneur and marketing professional based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After graduating with dual degrees in Political Science and Psychology from the University of Cincinnati, I pursued my passion for music and acting. I started my own music publishing company, D.Y.D. Publishing LLC, to teach, promote and distribute projects for artists and songwriters along with my own music. Since starting D.Y.D. Publishing, I have has expanded to represented many artists and grown a global audience.

In addition to my work in music, I have acted in many film and television projects. I have most recently won Best Supporting Performance for the 48 Hour Film Project. Acting has become a passion of mine as it is not just expression with the voice, like music, but I am able to use my whole self to tell a story.

After gaining experience as an entrepreneur and artist, I went back to school to get his MBA from Xavier University with a concentration in Marketing. I now leverage my business knowledge and creative expertise to provide marketing and branding services to artists and organizations in the Cincinnati area, while working in immigration law.

With my God and my family being at the top of my list, after them I am most proud of my relentless work ethic and passion for constant learning. I am always seeking more knowledge across multiple disciplines. Currently my focus has been learning about everything that AI and Blockchain can provide as our world is changing at unprecedented speed. I take pride in growing my family and business ventures simultaneously in a difficult industry. My goal is to build an entertainment empire in Cincinnati that rivals major hubs like Los Angeles and New York City.

Do you think there is something that non-creatives might struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can shed some light?

Creatives often appear to be a unique breed of individuals who are constantly pursuing their craft, never quite satisfied with their work, and sometimes, their quest for perfection might come across as a bit obsessive or eccentric. We battle with: an Endless Pursuit of Perfection, the Inner Critic, Infinite Possibilities, Constant Evolution, and the Fear of Complacency.

I like to describe our talent as a blessing and passion as a curse. While the talent can bring immense joy and fulfillment, it can also be a source of frustration. The hunger to create, the desire for perfection, and the constant dissatisfaction can be emotionally exhausting. There is never a “final project” or even an “endgame”.

In essence, creatives are driven by an unquenchable thirst for self-expression, improvement, and the realization of their artistic vision. It’s this intense passion and never-ending pursuit of their creative goals that can sometimes make them appear “insane” or overly dedicated to their craft. However, it’s this very passion that fuels their creativity and makes their work so unique and compelling. I love it but man… I’m tired haha.

Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?

I pivot often. Honestly I don’t think you can work in entertainment long without pivoting. The amount of unfinished songs, half completed films, old business partners, lost ideas, etc. I have had is essentially infinite at this point. I have many stories that I could get into but they might sound sad so I want to just shed a light on their beauty instead, because I’ve held a lot of resentment through a lot of pivots not realizing I was walking through an open door not closing ones and turning around. Each pivot has brought me exactly to where I am and needed to be when I needed to be there. For me, I understand that God knows more than I do. The amount of things that would have been different had those above pivots not changed is just a wild thought experiment for me. While yes, of course, everyone wants immediate success, but there is something to be said about the journey and knowing what actually makes you happy before you receive too many options.

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